Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1971

The obverse features a profile of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It includes the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1971'.

Country
United States of America
Year
1971
Denomination
50 Cents (Half Dollar)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad copper

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It includes the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1971'.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. The 1971 issue marked the first year that the coin was produced for circulation using a copper-nickel clad composition instead of silver.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprints and oils. Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free holder or flip. Do not clean or polish, as this can devalue the coin for collectors.